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Bowel cancer Q&As

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1. Can low backache be a sign that bowel cancer has come back?

last reviewed: 21.08.2006

2. I am in my early 40s and have just been diagnosed as having a bowel cancer. My surgeon says because I am very young to have developed this cancer he is sending me to a genetic clinic for more advice. What does this mean and what will happen?

last reviewed: 31.08.2005

3. I am in my 40s and have just been found to have bowel cancer. I have been told that because of my young age and the history of bowel cancer in my family, other members of my family are at increased risk of bowel cancer too. What can be done to help?

last reviewed: 31.08.2005

4. What is the CEA test ?

last reviewed: 13.10.2006

5. I had colon cancer diagnosed two and a half years ago and had an operation. I am always worried that the cancer will come back. I am due to have a colonoscopy soon, should it have been left this long and how often should I have this test?

last reviewed: 31.08.2005

6. My father is having surgery for colon cancer next week. He has had a colonoscopy and an ultrasound of his liver. Does he need a barium enema and a CT scan as well?

last reviewed: 06.09.2005

7. I have had an operation to remove a rectal cancer. My surgeon said the margins were clear. What does this mean?

last reviewed: 06.09.2005

8. My father has been told he has bowel cancer and needs surgery. What sort of operation will he have?

last reviewed: 06.09.2005

9. I have been asked to go into a trial of radiotherapy before or after surgery for my rectal cancer. Should I do this?

last reviewed: 07.09.2005

10. What is a Krukenburg tumour?

last reviewed: 13.09.2005

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